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Originally Posted by R Leo
Doesn't seem too plausible that a helium craft 20ft in diameter could lift a 6yo boy even if his name is Falcon.
Brian is right...everyone involved are morons.
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Nope. Not unless it was a heck of a lot taller than that thing is/was anyway.
I give them points for their interest in science and aviation. Beyond that though...
Brian – As for the helicopter downwash idea to get the thing down goes.
For starters. Though it does sound like a good idea... that’s about it. We aren’t talking nice soft laminar flow beyond 10’ or so below the blades. By the time you had enough “wind” to blow the thing down, you’d probably tear it to shreds. (Does work good on ducks over a pond though !)
Second. Have fun trying to find a pilot willing to try it with a kids life at stake.
A marksman shooting from the helicopter putting holes in it may have been the way to go. (Check the ground before you fire of course. )